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Math Tutor I
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Job ID 4130
Job Type On-Campus Jobs-Academic Year
Employer MAX Center
Date Posted Apr 01, 2025
Category Academic
Job Description

Level 1 Math Tutors assist students enrolled in 100 level MSCS courses, and must be comfortable tutoring for MATH 137 - Single Variable Calculus and/or MATH 135 - Applied Multivariable Calculus I. They must participate in 2-3 SciQ tutor meetings each month and complete the tutor training program. Math tutors work with students one-to-one or in groups. Tutor training and practice will enhance the tutor's communication skills and knowledge of their mathematics.

MAX Center math tutors are present for in-person work shifts throughout the week during the MAX Center's operating hours: Monday-Friday, 9a-4:30p, and Sunday-Thursday evenings, 7-10p.

Tutors set their own schedule during these times, typically for shifts lasting 2 - 3 hours, totaling no more than 8 - 9 hours/week. The minimum that SciQ tutors can work is 4 hours/week, and many of our tutors split their work shifts with other SciQ departments. Tutors must work at least one evening shift during the week. The hourly pay rate is $15.97. 2-3 hours/month of paid work time is reserved for our tutor training meetings, Tuesdays at noon, where we discuss various aspects of the job and conduct professional development. Regular attendance at this meeting is mandatory, along with attendance at the beginning-of-year tutor orientation on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Job Requirements
  1. Level 1 Math tutors must have completed (with a grade of B+ or better) and be able to tutor all the classes in AT LEAST ONE of these categories:
    1. MATH 137 and one of (MATH 135, 237 or 236)
    2. STAT 155 and/or STAT 112 and one Calculus class (135, 137 or 237)
    3. ECON 119
  2. They must have excellent listening skills and empathy
  3. Thorough knowledge of subject area
  4. Ability to work well with individuals and groups
  5. Awareness of, and willingness to engage with, social and cultural differences. 

Please note: By applying to work as a MAX Math tutor, the applicant is aware that the MAX Center will contact the Title IX and Nondiscrimination Office to inquire about their disciplinary status with the college. Current or past policy violations do not automatically disqualify or exclude the applicant from this selection process. However, they may be taken into consideration. If you have questions on this process, please contact the Title IX Office at titleixcoordinator@macalester.edu.

Benefits

Sick and Safe Time

  • Student employees accrue sick and safe time at an accrual rate of one hour for every 30 hours paid. 
  • Sick and safe time is not paid out upon departure. 
  • Review the full sick and safe time policy on the Student Employment website. 
Available Openings 7
Hours 4.0 to 9.5 hours per week
Hourly Rate $15.97/hour
Time Frame Fall
Contact Name Marjorie Banker
Contact Email mbanker@macalester.edu
Work Location MAX Center, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Phone 651 696-6120


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